Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2900 block of 22nd Street around 6:20am on May 8th after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon where a bullet went through a home and struck an occupant.
While en route, officers were informed that a male was shot in the left leg. After arriving at the scene officers observed a gunshot wound to the left knee.
Upon asking what happened the victim stated, “I was at home playing a game and heard a loud noise, then looked down and saw my leg bleeding.”
Officers also spoke to the complainant’s sister who stated she was with him at the time of the incident. She heard a loud “pop” noise or what sounded like a firework and looked down to see blood spilling out of her brother’s knee.
The complainant was transported for medical treatment. No further information is available.